Ongoing Compliance & Secretarial Support.
Entity-specific annual ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7/MGT-7A), Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC), statutory registers, and secretarial oversight to maintain penalty-free corporate standing.
When do you need this?.
Incorporated entities in India have statutory obligations under the Companies Act or LLP Act. You need ongoing compliance support when:
Operating an Active Private Limited Company or OPC
You must complete annual financial filings (AOC-4), annual returns (MGT-7/7A), and annual Director KYC by statutory deadlines.
Completing Your First Financial Year Post-Incorporation
You need to hold your first Annual General Meeting (AGM), adopt audited financial statements, and file mandatory ROC returns.
Operating a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
You must file Form 11 (Annual Return) by May 30th and Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) by October 30th every year.
Holding an Active Director Identification Number (DIN)
All directors must complete annual DIR-3 KYC verification by September 30th to prevent DIN deactivation.
Preparing for Due Diligence or Equity Investment
Investors require up-to-date statutory registers, board minutes, and clean ROC filing records before closing funding.
Annual MCA filings and secretarial support fulfill corporate statutory obligations under company law, but they do NOT replace monthly/quarterly GST return filings, TDS compliance, or day-to-day bookkeeping. Corporate secretarial and tax compliance operate in parallel.
Entity Compliance Tracks.
Explore the specific statutory filings, forms, and timelines based on your legal structure.
ROC Filing
Annual statutory secretarial returns filed with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
AOC-4
E-form for filing annual audited financial statements with the MCA.
MGT-7
Annual return e-form detailing company shareholding and board structures.
MGT-7A
Abridged annual return form designed for small companies and OPCs.
DIR-3 KYC
Mandatory annual identity verification for individuals holding a DIN.
LLP Form 8
LLP e-form filing containing the Statement of Account & Solvency.
LLP Form 11
LLP annual return detailing partner listings and contributions.
GST Compliance
Periodic indirect tax compliance required for registered entities.
Annual Compliance Requirements by Entity.
Compare mandatory filings, forms, and audit rules across entity types.
| Requirement / Form | Private Limited Company | Small Company / OPC | Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Statements Form | Form AOC-4 | Form AOC-4 | Form 8 (Statement of Account) |
| Annual Return Form | Form MGT-7 | Form MGT-7A (Abridged) | Form 11 (Annual Return) |
| Director / Partner KYC | DIR-3 KYC (Annual) | DIR-3 KYC (Annual) | DIN KYC for DPIN holders |
| Statutory CA Audit | Mandatory for all | Mandatory for all | Only if Turnover > 40L or Capital > 25L |
| Minimum Board Meetings | 4 Meetings per year | 2 Meetings per year | As per LLP Agreement |
How the process works.
A structured 5-step workflow designed to deliver clarity, compliance, and momentum.
Compliance Status Review
We review your incorporation date, past filings, and current secretarial status on the MCA portal.
Compliance Calendar Setup
We map your entity-specific filing timeline covering DIR-3 KYC, ADT-1, AOC-4, MGT-7/7A, or LLP forms.
Drafting & Financial Verification
We prepare draft Director Reports, Board Meeting minutes, AGM documents, and verify audited balance sheet figures.
E-Form Preparation & Certification
MCA e-forms are prepared, reviewed, digitally signed by directors, and certified by practicing professionals.
MCA Portal Submission & Records
We file the forms on the MCA portal, track Service Request Numbers (SRNs), and provide formal filing challans.
Commonly required information & documents.
Having these materials ready ensures smooth processing and minimal regulatory clarification queries.
Common Mistakes in Corporate Compliance.
Avoid these frequent secretarial errors that lead to director disqualification or heavy daily penalties.
Assuming zero revenue means zero filing requirements
Consequence: Annual ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7/7A, Form 8, Form 11) are legally mandatory even with zero revenue. Missing them accumulates compounding daily late fees.
Missing the September 30th DIR-3 KYC deadline
Consequence: Director DINs are automatically deactivated by the MCA if KYC is not completed, halting all authorized corporate filings and bank operations.
Defaulting on annual returns for 3 consecutive years
Consequence: Section 164(2) of the Companies Act automatically disqualifies directors for 5 years and prohibits them from being appointed in any other company.
Failing to maintain physical or digital statutory registers
Consequence: The Companies Act mandates maintaining Register of Members (MGT-1), Directors (MBP-4), and Board Meeting Minutes.
Annual Secretarial Calendar.
Key annual compliance deadlines for corporate entities in India.
May 30th — LLP Form 11
Annual return filing for all registered LLPs.
September 30th — DIR-3 KYC & AGM
Director KYC verification and holding of the Annual General Meeting.
October 30th — AOC-4 & LLP Form 8
Financial statement filings for companies and Statement of Account for LLPs.
November 29th — MGT-7 / MGT-7A
Annual return filing for Private Limited Companies, Small Companies, and OPCs.
Clear answers to specific questions.
Direct answers to common founder questions regarding ongoing compliance & secretarial support.
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